NurseJenn

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1. Precepting

   NurseJenn replied to Jen S's topic in General Nursing

   I love precepting, but I understand there are some people who don't. My supervisor has started a new way to precept. She asked everybody whether they like it or not. Those who do not, do not...

2. J-tube use? Clueless!!

   NurseJenn replied to scootermcnutt's topic in General Nursing

   On my unit I work with peg tubes/J-tubes almost on a daily basis. You pretty much treat them both the same. It is very important to flush to prevent them from stopping up. Coke works well to...

3. PCA's?

   NurseJenn replied to Julie, RN's topic in Nursing Humor

   At the hospital I work for, we clear pumps at shift change and when we put in a new syringe. Also, when when clear the pump it must be witnessed by two nurses. It is followed by all the

4. HEPARIN BOLUS

   NurseJenn replied to rnsprad's topic in General Nursing

   As above, I, too, always give my bolus IVP, but I have seen a nurse give the bolus SQ. I didn't get around to ask why

5. Do the squeamish survive?

   NurseJenn replied to ArleneD's topic in Nursing Career

   Just a reminder, if nursing is what you really want to do, there are many areas of nursing in the world. You might want to check into them, and see if you find something your interested in. Not...